Tax Implications of Alimony
Alimony Tax Implications Alimony, “spousal support” or “separate maintenance payments”, could have significant tax implications whether paid or received. Generally, the payer may deduct spousal
Dividing Retirement and Pension
Dividing retirement and pension at the time of divorce can be a complex issue. The family court may allow the person with the pension to
The Hague Convention: What is ‘settled’ is settled (at least for now)
“The Hague Convention” means that What is “settled” is settled, at least for now. In a June 2016 ruling, the Fourth Circuit upheld a district
Parental Alienation
Based on my experiences in life and as a lawyer, I find most people, including family court judges, do not take kindly to a parent’s
Stoney v. Stoney: Intervention, Alimony, Equitable Distribution
In Stoney v. Stoney, Op. No. 5431 (S.C. Ct. App. filed July 27, 2016) (Shearouse Adv. Sh. 30 at 40), Mr. Stoney’s brother intervened as
5 Ways to Avoid a Family Law Attorney
Thanksgiving is upon us, and I would be remiss not to acknowledge this truly American holiday and all it brings to dining room tables across
Retirement Counts: Retirement Accounts and Divorce
Work hard, play hard. I often wonder if the play hard part comes easier later in life, maybe in the retirement phase. In any event,
Two Visitation Schedules Used for Custody
In South Carolina family law, family courts often look to two standard visitation schedules. Moreover, their accompanying guidelines as a guiding star for parents and
“Serving the Best Interest of the Marriage Relationship”: Prenuptial Agreements in South Carolina
It seems like every bride, groom, parent, and friend has a different opinion about prenuptial agreements. However, whether you are a romantic or a realist,
Rite of Spring: College Expenses
For most high school seniors, one of the rites of spring has become the college application process and the attendant need for funding college expenses.
